No Escape (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1958, No Escape is a drama and crime film directed by Charles Brabant, running about 97 minutes. “A BODY and a Heart of Stone...That's Cora” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Provence , Father Caillé runs a family pension backed by his daughter-in-law Cora and a maid. The old man persecutes Cora for her assiduity until the day when she, in a particularly violent confrontation, knocks him down before the eyes of Gino, an Italian pensioner of whom she is in love. The two accomplices will try to make up the murder.
Who’s in it. No Escape stars Magali Noël as Cora Caillé, Raf Vallone as Gino Carsone, Charles Vanel as Caillé and Michel Bouquet as Le commissaire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, No Escape has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No Escape page.
If you liked it. Fans of No Escape tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch No Escape (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for No Escape change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is No Escape worth watching?
- No Escape holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in No Escape?
- No Escape stars Magali Noël, Raf Vallone, Charles Vanel, Michel Bouquet and Betty Schneider.
- When was No Escape released?
- No Escape was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.